Free & Cheap Things to Do in Media, PA

  • The list below includes 248 free or cheap things to do in or near Media, Pennsylvania, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Military Museums, Hiking Trails and Playgrounds.
  • From Ridley Creek State Park to Rose Tree Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Media and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Philadelphia, Wilmington, West Chester and New Castle.
  • The list below includes 248 free or cheap things to do in or near Media, Pennsylvania, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Military Museums, Hiking Trails and Playgrounds.
  • From Ridley Creek State Park to Rose Tree Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Media and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Philadelphia, Wilmington, West Chester and New Castle.
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11.9 Miles
94% 3644 votes
Historic Prisons 2124 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130 MoreLess Info
When the Eastern State Penitentiary was built in 1829 it was the largest and most expensive public structure ever built, and served as a model to over 300 other prisons of how to reform prisoners instead of punish them. Visitors can take a one-hour tour.
11.9 Miles
78% 45 votes
Parks Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 MoreLess Info
Located in the middle of the city, Logan Circle provides a serene heart to a bustling city. The circle contains parks, a beautiful fountain that is one of the sites main attractions, soft grass, and an array of flowers to enjoy.
11.9 Miles
96% 53 votes
Bookstores 865 Lenape Rd, West Chester, PA 19382 MoreLess Info
Located in a 5-story barn built in 1822, Baldwin's Book Barn, is a book lovers dream destination. Guests to this unique store can browse through thousands of books from antiquarian, rare, and modern, or sit by the wood fireplace and wile away the hours.
11.9 Miles
71% 84 votes
Festivals Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380 MoreLess Info
An annual event since 1979, West Chester Restaurant Festival, features a gathering of the finest culinary institutions in the region. The festival includes a chef's challenge, live entertainment, refreshments, and a day-long foodies delight.
11.9 Miles
92% 13 votes
Specialty Museums 8070 Tylersville Road, West Chester, PA 45069 MoreLess Info
The National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting chronicles the history of the Voice of America, an important radio broadcast that spread the message of American Democracy for decades, particularly to those living under totalitarian regimes.
11.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 1469 Morstein Road, West Chester, PA 19380 MoreLess Info
An equestrian facility, Durango Farm offers care and boarding for horses as well as riding lessons focused on both horse and rider. The facility hosts the Drexel University Equestrian Team.
12.0 Miles
84% 251 votes
Other Entertainment 232-46 South Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 MoreLess Info
The Academy of Music is one of the world's oldest functioning opera houses. Though it is still used for opera, it also hosts a variety of other entertainment, including: comedy, orchestra concerts, and musicals.
12.0 Miles
52% 609 votes
Parks John F. Kennedy Blvd and North 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 MoreLess Info
Named after the sculpture that sits at its center, Love Park is a plaza with a fountain nestled between high rise buildings. The plaza is often visited by local food trucks.
12.0 Miles
86% 84 votes
Neighborhoods Philadelphia, PA MoreLess Info
A commercial village, Manayunk delights shoppers with its Victorian storefront while still maintaining an urban shopping experience. Fitness is important to the local culture, so there is a canal and tow path behind Main St, providing an opportunity for running, walking, kayaking, and canoeing.
12.1 Miles
84% 43 votes
History Museums 610 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, DE MoreLess Info
Travel back to the turn of the century when you visit Rockwood Museum in Wilmington. Located in a family mansion, the museum displays original furnishings and clothing from the 1890's through 1920 and represents life through the Depression and World Wars.
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